Part 5Part 5 Industry Reference Groups
(1) The Authority is to establish a system of Industry Reference Groups. The Authority may abolish any such Group at any time.(2) The Authority may establish an Industry Reference Group consisting of such number of members as the Authority thinks fit and may assign to it terms of reference.(3) An Industry Reference Group is:(a) to consist of equal numbers of representatives of workers and employers, and(b) to comprise persons who in the opinion of the Authority have appropriate expertise or experience in matters relating to workers compensation, work health and safety or injury management.(4) Members of the Authority may, but need not, be members of Industry Reference Groups.(5) The procedure for the calling of meetings of an Industry Reference Group and for the conduct of business at those meetings is to be as determined by the Authority or (subject to any determination of the Authority) by the Group.
33 Functions of Industry Reference Groups
(1) The functions of an Industry Reference Group are as set out in the terms of reference assigned to it.(2) The functions of an Industry Reference Group may include the following:(a) to develop industry specific strategies for:• injury prevention• injury management• the education of and giving of practical advice to workers and employers,(b) to liaise with the Authority,(c) to investigate and report to the Authority on specific matters of concern arising under or in connection with any workers compensation legislation.